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The Yakima Basin Integrated Plan: A response to climate change

Published in Conservation

Trout Unlimited has joined NOAA and other groups to look at long-term water supply resiliency for irrigators, fisheries and local communities in the Yakima Basin. The Yakima Basin is projected to lose a significant portion of its snow pack as a result of changing climate conditions. The Yakima Basin Integrated Plan (YBIP) is a 30-year…

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I am 20 years old; sitting cross-legged on the floor of my dorm room. The words on the page are so freaking clear, but their application remains elusive. “Fly casting makes it possible to deliver a relatively weightless lure or imitation of a living creature on a target, using line weight to develop momentum.” After…

TU’s top 10 conservation campaigns of 2019

Bristol Bay  The clear, cold rivers of the Bristol Bay region in southwest Alaska support some of the strongest remaining salmon runs in North America. These waters entice anglers, tourists and other outdoor enthusiasts from around the globe to view rare and majestic wildlife, marvel at an untouched landscape, and chase trophy rainbow trout and salmon. The region is under imminent threat…

Report: Wyoming can meet water needs, protect rivers

CONTACT: Joanna NasarWestern Resource Advocates(720) 763-3728joanna.nasar@westernresources.org Cory ToyeTrout Unlimited(307) 399-4623 (c)ctoye@tu.org Cheyenne, Wyo. (Dec. 11, 2013) A new report , examining one of the most important issues in the West water supply and demand shows that Wyoming is well-prepared for the future. The state will be able to more than meet the needs of residents…

Teen angler wins first TroutBlitz contest

July 2, 2015 Contact: Jack Williams, TU Senior Scientist, (541) 261-3960 Chris Hunt, TU National Communications Director (208) 406-9106 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Teen angler from New Jersey is first TroutBlitz winner New Jerserys Puchalski wins attractor fly series from FlyAssortments.com WASHINGTON, D.C.Alex Puchualski, an 18-year-old angler from East Rutherford, N.J., recorded 16 observations for Trout…

TU, sportsmen win victory on Thompson Divide

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov. 17, 2016 Contact: Tyler Baskfield, 720-530-9896, tbaskfield@tu.org Randy Scholfield, TU communications, 720-375-3961, rscholfield@tu.org Trout Unlimited, sportsmen win victory on Thompson Divide BLMs final leasing plan offers protection for critical fish, wildlife habitat Denver, CO Trout Unlimited and sportsmen and women today praised the decision by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)…

Voices from the River: Shocking truths

Published in Voices from the river

Al Kittredge of the Smith River chapter of Trout Unlimited displays a 24.8-inch brown trout collected from the river during an electroshock sampling trip in June. The fish was released after it was measured. By Mark Taylor We all know that one decision or event can radically alter our life’s path. Halfway through my senior…

Council Strategic Planning

TU Council Strategic Planning Resources and Templates Strategic planning is a vital tool for TU councils in order to make a meaningful impact on watersheds and communities in your state. Strategic planning will helps your council to:– Clarify your council’s purpose and long-term goals.– Identify clear, achievable short-term goals and objectives.– Allocate resources effectively.– Align state and…

Lockwood Dam operations strand, injure endangered Atlantic salmon in Maine

Trout Unlimited | Atlantic Salmon Federation For Immediate Release Please Contact: Jeff Reardon (TU) (207) 430-8441; John Burrows (ASF) (207) 415-6637 June 22, 2021 (Augusta, ME) — Two conservation groups working to restore and conserve endangered Atlantic salmon and other sea-run fish on the Kennebec River expressed anger today that routine operations at Lockwood Dam…

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Sweepstakes ends in — Days : — Hours : — Min : — Sec Enter Now → Win Your Ultimate Montana Fishing Adventure — Trout Unlimited 2026 Sweepstakes Win the UltimateMontana Fishing Adventure! Every entry powers Trout Unlimited’s workkeeping rivers cold, clean, and fishable. Enter to Win See Prize Packages Grand Prize An adventure built…

EPA Administrator Johnson announces agreement

08/30/2005 News Release August 30 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Pages: 1 Contact: Chris Wood 571-274-0601 Chris Hunt 208-406-9106 Trout Unlimited and EPA announce major new partnership to restore abandoned mines: EPA Administrator Johnson announces agreement WASHINGTONTrout Unlimited (TU), North Americas largest trout and salmon conservation organization, today announced a new effort to work with the Environmental…